SB1928

Oklahoma SB1928 removes meter use requirement for groundwater wells, authorizes allocation to encourage conservation, and requires certification.

Oklahoma SB1928 amends water rights regulations by removing the requirement for meters on groundwater wells. It authorizes the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to implement a five-year flex allocation to encourage conservation. New and existing applicants for groundwater use permits must submit annual usage reports and pay the annual groundwater permit fee. The flex allocation allows permit holders to exceed the annual allocation in any year, provided the cumulative allocation over the five-year period is adhered to.